Assistant Youth Engagement Worker (Temporary)
Company
Location
Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/13/2025
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Description
About Us
The Vale Youth Service is a part of the Learning and Skills Directorate of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We support young people aged 11-25 through informal and non-formal educational opportunities to support them in achieving their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others; feel valued; access information and support; and learn new skills.
Our values are:
Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Alternative Job Role: Assistant Youth Engagement Worker
Pay Details: JNC Point 9, £26,954 (pro rata), £13.97ph
Notice: For those not holding a Youth Work qualification.
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 3 hours per week (evening 5.30-8.30pm), 40 weeks. This includes term time working and some of the summer holidays (from September 2025) but accommodates a flexible working pattern.
Main Place of Work: In youth provisions located across the Vale of Glamorgan but you will be able to share transport, use Council’s pool cars and/or claim travel expenses.
Temporary Reason: This is a temporary employment due to grant funding.
Description: We’re looking for staff with experience supporting young people with low-level Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to join an exciting transitional project called Hwb Club. Hwb Club is a youth work initiative for 11–16-year-olds with ALN. It aims to build resilience, confidence, and practical skills to help young people transition independently into open access youth clubs and support services. The club will reflect the structure of other youth clubs across the Vale, offering both formal and informal learning opportunities. Some of these can be accredited and will be shaped by the voices and interests of the young people involved. We’re particularly keen to hear from those with experience as Learning Support Assistants or Higher-Level Teaching Assistants, as these roles offer valuable transferable skills for youth work.
About You
You will need:
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both
For Further Information, contact: Annette Harrison by emailing [email protected] or call 01446 709308
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
The Vale Youth Service is a part of the Learning and Skills Directorate of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We support young people aged 11-25 through informal and non-formal educational opportunities to support them in achieving their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others; feel valued; access information and support; and learn new skills.
Our values are:
Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Alternative Job Role: Assistant Youth Engagement Worker
Pay Details: JNC Point 9, £26,954 (pro rata), £13.97ph
Notice: For those not holding a Youth Work qualification.
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 3 hours per week (evening 5.30-8.30pm), 40 weeks. This includes term time working and some of the summer holidays (from September 2025) but accommodates a flexible working pattern.
Main Place of Work: In youth provisions located across the Vale of Glamorgan but you will be able to share transport, use Council’s pool cars and/or claim travel expenses.
Temporary Reason: This is a temporary employment due to grant funding.
Description: We’re looking for staff with experience supporting young people with low-level Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to join an exciting transitional project called Hwb Club. Hwb Club is a youth work initiative for 11–16-year-olds with ALN. It aims to build resilience, confidence, and practical skills to help young people transition independently into open access youth clubs and support services. The club will reflect the structure of other youth clubs across the Vale, offering both formal and informal learning opportunities. Some of these can be accredited and will be shaped by the voices and interests of the young people involved. We’re particularly keen to hear from those with experience as Learning Support Assistants or Higher-Level Teaching Assistants, as these roles offer valuable transferable skills for youth work.
About You
You will need:
- An awareness of issues affecting young people.
- Ability to create resources or materials that support youth activities.
- Have good verbal communication skills.
- Desirable to have experience of working with children and/or young people.
- A recognised qualification in Youth and Community Work Level 3
- Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration as a Youth Support Worker or Youth Worker once appropriately qualified.
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both
For Further Information, contact: Annette Harrison by emailing [email protected] or call 01446 709308
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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